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Vandalism of churches, pro-life pregnancy centers continues after Dobbs
Attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and Catholic churches have continued, unabated, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein moved to tears over Benedict XVI's comment about journey to heaven
The pope emeritus’ personal secretary recalled the words during a June celebration organized by the Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Foundation... Read more
Church leaders in Mexico call for days of prayer for peace amid increasing violence
“There is a wound to heal and there is the strength that the country needs today to build peace,” the... Read more
Hong Kong missionary head reportedly warned Chinese repression could worsen
A Catholic priest overseeing missionaries serving in Hong Kong reportedly told the missionaries that they should prepare for a much... Read more
St Maria Goretti: Remembering one of the youngest Catholic saints
Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti. Read more
Texas Supreme Court allows enforcement of abortion ban
The Supreme Court of Texas on Friday ruled that the state may enforce its 1925 law banning abortion, reversing the... Read more
Will Mexico have to wait a half-century for legal abortion to be overturned?
Rulings that legitimize abortion by the higher courts in Mexico continue to present significant challenges for the pro-life cause in... Read more
New bishop named for U.S. Syro-Malabar eparchy
On Sunday Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of... Read more
Pope Francis condemns 'senseless shooting,' calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack
Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six... Read more
Pope Francis says he hopes Vatican-China deal will be renewed
Pope Francis said he hopes the Vatican’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of Catholic bishops will be renewed... Read more
Local 22-year-old man in custody in July Fourth parade shooting in Illinois
Authorities identified the suspect as Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III, who they believe is driving a silver Honda Fit. Read more
Nigerian Christian villagers claim military helicopter fired on them, not bandits
Authorities deny the charge and have tried to reassure villagers the government is on their side. Read more
Brazilian Cardinal Cláudio Hummes dies at 87
Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, archbishop emeritus of São Paulo, Brazil, died on Monday after a long illness. Read more
'For the moment, no. Really!' – Pope Francis dismisses resignation rumors, says health is improving
Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing. Read more
Pope Francis condemns abortion in new comments about Roe v. Wade decision, responds to question on Communion
Pope Francis condemned abortion in new comments about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more
This leadership expert is guiding faithful Catholics from the pew to the boardroom
Meet the founder of the Tepeyac Leadership Institute, Cristofer Pereyra. Read more
Pope Francis: Evangelization is not ‘personal activism’ but a witness of love
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to... Read more
PHOTOS: Heated abortion confrontation in NYC
Pro-abortion demonstrators tried to block a pro-life prayer vigil at an abortion clinic in Lower Manhattan Saturday, setting off a... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Congolese rite: ‘Peace begins with us’
The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz's next podcast, 'Catechism in a Year,' starts Jan. 1
The new podcast will be free on all streaming platforms, as well as on the Hallow prayer app. Read more
